Winning bid
£5,100

1965 BSA A65 Rocket

Highlights

  • Great condition throughout
  • Very original and collectable
  • Enthusiast owned and maintained

The Appeal

A well cared for classic 650cc twin motorcycle in great condition with a fully documented history from the last long term enthusiast ownership.
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The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1965
  • Detailed maintenance record from 2010
  • Registered in UK as Historic Vehicle 
  • 2 keys
  • MOT exempt
  • V5c present 

The Condition

  • Excellent original condition
  • Petrol tank TCut and laquered
  • Excellent battery and tyres
  • Powder coated frame
  • New mudguards front and rear
  • New shock absorbers
  • New chain guard
  • New camel hump seat
  • Stainless nuts and bolts
  • Mileage believed to be genuine
  • Overhauled front forks
  • Steering head bearings replaced
  • Regularly ridden and maintained
  • Nice original patina 

The Mechanics

  • 650cc twin with honed barrels, new pistons and rings
  • Overhauled cylinder head with new valves, seats and springs
  • Engine run in for 3,000 miles
  • Amal carburettors
  • Good compression
  • New coils, leads, caps and plugs
  • Electronic ignition
  • Starts and runs well

The Summary 

A well-loved and original example of the BSA A65 Rocket that has been in long term enthusiast ownership until recently, with a nicely documented history of its comprehensive maintenance schedule, presented in good and very usable condition.
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Auction Details

  • Year1965
  • MakeBSA
  • ModelA10 Rocket
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer12,979 Miles
  • Engine size650cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownStourport on Severn
  • CountyWest Midlands
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

13 Bids from 4 bidders

mhcgl••••
Bid
£5,100
02/11/22
Pnic69••••
Bid
£5,000
02/11/22
mhcgl••••
Bid
£4,900
02/11/22
Pnic69••••
Bid
£4,800
02/11/22
naomi.t••••
Bid
£4,700
01/11/22
Pnic69••••
Bid
£4,600
01/11/22
naomi.t••••
Bid
£4,500
01/11/22
Pnic69••••
Bid
£4,400
01/11/22
naomi.t••••
Bid
£4,300
31/10/22
Pnic69••••
Bid
£4,100
31/10/22

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